cjhoorn

Writing

Using QGIS (for map creation) and GIMP (for image editing), I created this flag map for Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories. Users with little or no GIS or graphic editing experience can complete this project by following this tutorial that I wrote. See it here.

Walk Tucson

December 9, 2019

Tucson and the Southwest might not come to mind when you think about walkability. Sunbelt cities are famous for their devotion to the automobile. Consequently, an avid walker might balk at the idea of a walkable city in Southern Arizona. No doubt the choices are limited compared to the older, denser, more dynamic cities of the East Coast or Europe.

Explore Canmore Five Ways

November 25, 2019

It often strikes me how different modes of travel affect my experience of a place. Walking down a street for the first time after having driven the same street countless times opens up an entirely new world. This is valuable to keep in mind when making travel plans, too. If you really want to experience a place fully, how you go is as important as where you go.

Wells Gray Park: Waterfalls, Lakes and Mountains

November 3, 2019

British Columbia is graced with an abundance of natural beauty.Well-loved, oft-visited spots such as Whistler, Tofino and the Canadian Rockies need no introduction. But many other wonderful areas may have escaped your attention. One such place is Wells Gray Provincial Park; a land of calm lakes, undisturbed forests and majestic waterfalls.

Seoul: Peace and Calm in an Asian Megalopolis

October 28, 2019

Korean culture exploded into the world’s conscience following the massive popularity of the song “Gangnam Style” in 2012. Since then, K-Pop became a worldwide phenomenon and Korean dramas found huge audiences throughout Asia and beyond.

Beat the Crowds: Vancouver

October 13, 2019

Vancouver is a must-see place; one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver offers a host of well-known, world-class sites: Stanley Park, English Bay, Capilano Suspension Bridge and the Sunshine Coast all draw scores of enthusiastic visitors.

Beat the Crowds: Banff

August 18, 2019

Banff National Park is a world-class destination with some of the planet’s most inspiring mountain scenery. Soaring peaks, shimmering lakes and abundant wildlife continually thrill visitors at Canada’s oldest national park. Conde Nast says about Banff, “in terms of jaw-dropping, life-changing scenery, it’s right up there with Yellowstone and Yosemite”.

Making GIS Work for You

January 28, 2019

Writing

I enjoy helping newcomers to operate GIS tools like a pro. Making difficult GIS concepts intelligible to new users is a challenge that I am happy to accept. I created this tutorial to show users how to take publicly available GIS about seafloor depths to create statistics for 1/2 degree grid cells in a particular area of interest. Click here to view.

Canada Flag Map

January 7, 2019

GIS